A few years ago I jotted down a note that said “external resources don’t solve internal problems.” This note predates my shift from military counterintelligence and law enforcement work to clinical mental health counseling and teaching. I like to think my education, training and experience has helped me refine this thought a bit. But it […]
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Not starting is self selecting failure. A common perspective in the military is to have a “bias for action.” The cautious, security seeking portion of our mind will tell us “No just wait we need to know more before we begin.” That might be a trap and I would encourage you to challenge that hesitation.
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In Stoicism the ability to act based on our reasoned thoughts is key to living the life we want to live. But what does this mean? Cognitive Behavior Theory gives us some critical insight. 1. Evaluate Your Thoughts: look for cognitive distortions, bias, and irrational thinking. If you find any of these things challenge or
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